The purpose of the cops office school violence prevention program (svpp) is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through school safety programs and technology

The Community Oriented Policing Program awarded Shiprock Associated School, Inc. $500,000 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based safety programs and technology.

Shiprock Associated School, Inc., a federally recognized Indian tribe and non-profit organization located in Shiprock, New Mexico, will implement school safety improvements including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers in violence prevention, installation of deterrent measures such as metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and deployment of emergency notification technology, and other security enhancements approved by the COPS Office Director. Performance occurs at Shiprock, NM 87420.

The award runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. The School Violence Prevention Program provides funding to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to implement evidence-based school safety programs and strengthen security at schools and on school grounds. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly financial reports, along with a final closeout report. The COPS Office will conduct award monitoring including site visits, office-based reviews, and surveys to verify compliance with programmatic and financial requirements and confirm that purchases align with the approved award budget.

Funding under this award program will be used by the school jurisdiction to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security.